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208 million Americans are classified as obese or overweight, according to new study on 132 data sources
Nearly half of adolescents and three-quarters of adults in the U.S. were classified as being clinically overweight or obese in 2021. The rates have more than doubled compared with 1990.
Drinking plenty of water helps with a variety of conditions from obesity to migraines, researchers find
Public health recommendations generally suggest drinking eight cups of water a day. And many people just assume it's healthy to drink plenty of water. Now researchers at UC San Francisco have taken a systematic look at the available evidence. They concluded that drinking enough water can help with weight loss and prevent kidney stones, as well as migraines, urinary tract infections and low blood pressure.
The role of social media in the stigmatization of persons living with obesity
Through an analysis of posts on Twitter (now rebranded X) relating to obesity published between April 2019 and December 2022, a study conducted by the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) and the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has revealed that most of these tweets convey negative sentiments about overweight people.
5 High-Fiber Foods to Eat During Your ORBERA™ Weight Loss Program
During your ORBERA™ weight loss program it's beneficial for you to have a regular intake of balanced nutrients. Fiber is an important part of every diet. It can help you to manage your weight, boost your digestive system, and lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes.1 The key with fiber is to eat the right amount on a regular basis.
Only 1 in 5 large companies' health plans cover new weight-loss meds for employees
When it comes to coverage for the pricey GLP-1 weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Zepbound, only a fifth of large U.S. companies cover the medications in their health insurance plans, a new survey shows.
